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Employee Commuter Resources


Free Reddy Bikeshare Memberships are now available for all County employees!!! Click HERE for more details.

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Bike to Work 101 

A presentation detailing best practices for biking to work

Upcoming Events

Erie County and LMHF Wellness are excited to offer Lunch Bike Rides - Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure as we team up with GO Buffalo Niagara for guided group rides in downtown Buffalo on select Wednesdays this summer!

Join us for an active lunch break in a fun, friendly atmosphere, with the option to get familiar with Reddy bikes! Please bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy these delightful lunchtime trips.

This bicycle group ride class series will highlight local parks and public spaces within the 60-minute lunch hour, encouraging healthy habits. Incorporating a bicycle ride into the lunch hour can significantly enhance overall health and well-being, providing both immediate and long-term benefits. The classes will be designed to reduce stress levels while increasing cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength and endurance. 

REGISTER HERE 

The details:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • Groups of 20 county employees per ride
  • Participants may ride their own bicycle or borrow from a Reddy bikeshare station, utilizing the free memberships offered to Erie County employees. 
  • All rides take place from 12-1p.m. with groups leaving from the Franklin St side the Rath Building. 
  • Helmets are required.
 

The Schedule:

  • 12-12:10 - Announcements and How to: Unlocking Reddybikes, Bike Safety/Rules of the Road
  • 12:10-12:25 - Ride to Destination
  • 12:25-12:40 - Lunch at destination
  • 12:40 - Depart
  • 12:55 - Arrive back at Rath Building
     
  • GoBikeBuffalo Calendar

Green Team’s Commuter Coalition

In April 2023, the Green Team’s Commuter Committee met for the first time to discuss active and sustainable commute opportunities and infrastructure. The Committee regularly meets quarterly on the second Tuesdays in February, May, August, and November, with virtual and in-person options. Everyone is welcome, and if you are interested in participating, please email sustainability@erie.gov.

County Amenities

Rath Bike Parking Room
Free secure indoor bike and scooter parking for employees at the Rath Building. To request access, email Tracy.Skalski@erie.gov

Changing Rooms
In the fitness center on the sixth floor, there are changing rooms with showers for anyone that may need to change before or after their commute. To use the showers, you will need to register to use the Fitness Room with Personnel, and they will update your staff ID to allow access to this area.

Transportation Consulting Information
Erie County is working with GoBuffaloNiagara to offer individual meetings to discuss next steps for your sustainable and active commute! They will help you identify tools/resources that work for your specific commute. Use this link to set up a time.

Pre-Tax Transit Incentive
County employees can now sign up to pay for transit and bus tickets & passes pre-tax, saving most employees about 30% of the cost.  Employees who want to enroll in this service should designate a monthly deduction on the ESS website. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

More information is available on the FSA Cheat Sheet. Questions can be emailed to sustainability@erie.gov 


Community Programs

Lunch Break by Bike Menu

Online Carpool Matching System

GO Buffalo Niagara works with 511NY to bring you an online carpool matching system. Use the system to find other travelers nearby who want to share a ride to work. Learn more and register HERE

Commuter Rewards
Commuters who log at least 10 trips using a sustainable mode of transportation in the Commutifi Commuter Portal each month will be entered to win one of five $50 shop716 e-gift cards that can be redeemed at over 850 local businesses. Join Rewards Program here: https://www.gobuffaloniagara.org/commuter-rewards

Commutifi Commuter Portal
Offers easy, affordable and sustainable alternatives to driving alone. Offers information on carpooling, vanpooling, workplace commuter benefits, public transportation, etc. Learn more: https://www.commutifi.com/features/commuter-portal

Guaranteed Ride Home Program
Residents who regularly commute without a personal vehicle are eligible for up to $200 per year to get to their destination in the case of an emergency. Get more information and sign up HERE

Reddy Bikeshare
Bike Sharing program around Buffalo and Niagara where you can conveniently access bikes without needing to own or maintain one. Click HERE to sign up.

Have ideas for promoting active and sustainable commutes?
Email sustainability@erie.gov

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